The Birthday Boy and Boy!!!!

I just wanted to let everyone know that today is the most wonderful, handsome, smart, funny, hard working, and all around greatest guys Birthday!  I'm talking about Joel of course!  Unfortunately he has been sick for the past few day, and I'm sure he still isn't feeling well ( he's still sleeping).   So today is a day of relaxation for him.  I just want to wish him a Happy Birthday and tell him how much I love and adore him!  One of his Birthday present he "received" yesterday, though he'll have to wait until May to "open" it.  We found out that we are having a baby BOY!  We are both pretty excited!  I'm a little scared however.  I have never taken care of a boy before, girls are all I know.  But I'm sure this will be a great new adventure.  

Family Photos!

Here are a few of my favorites!

Doctor Visit!

So we had our Doctor visit last Friday, and were really hoping to find out the gender of our little baby.  Well the doctor checked it out and said that there is definately something between the legs!  But then she went on to say that at this stage sometimes girls tail bones grow out straight and then start to curve under.  So we either saw a tail bone, or a little boy.  It's still a little early to tell.  We will have to wait until our Dec. 17th visit to find out. Stay tuned! 

Baby Number Two!

I know some of you already know, but I thought I'd make the official announcement.  I'm Pregnant!  We are very excited to add another little one to our family.  I'm due in May so I have a long way to go.  This means our two kids will be a month shy of two years apart.  I am pretty nervous to have two kids.  I hope that Lizzie will love the new baby and not be too jealous.  Anyway, I'll keep you posted.    

The past month!

Well sorry that it has been a month since I last added anything.  I'm kind of lame, and have been pretty busy.  I guess it all started with us finishing a huge part of our yard.  It is a big relief to have most of it done, but we still have a few little things we need to do before I feel like it really is finished.  

Next, Joel found out that he had to go to North Dakota for a week for work.  Well since I was doing a Lia Sophia party in Utah the day before he left, I just decided to stay down with my family for the week.  I was so excited and had all of the huge plans to go and visit a bunch of friends that I haven't seen in a while, and spend quality time with my family.  Well, I didn't get to do hardly anything, because I got sick with strep throat.  I was so lucky that I was at my parents, because I was really sick.  My dad was able to take time off work to help take care of me, but more importantly take care of Lizzie.  I can't even say how much  I appreciated it. 

When Joel was done in North Dakota he came down and joined me at my parents.  We had a great time watching conference. On Sunday we went to my brothers for the most amazing lunch.  It was fun to spend time with family.  

Then this last weekend, we had a great time with Joel's family.  Joel was asked to baptize his niece, Shelby, on Saturday; and then on Sunday her little brother, Robert, was blessed.  It was a great weekend.   

Trip to Denver!

So last week we took a trip to Denver.  Joel's sister Stacey came with us because we were selling her car to someone who was going to meet us there.  Well, the guy stood us up, but the trip wasn't a waste because we were able to see our good friends James & Michelle Gardner, and their cute little  Keegan.  We had a great time visiting and catching up.  We also picked up our cute little puppy, Chloe.  She is pretty cute.  Lizzie absolutely loves her!  She chases her around the house and just laughs the entire time.  they have a pretty good time together (atleast Lizzie does).  

A New Member of our Family!

We are getting a little puppy!  She is a Chi-weinie (Mom is a Dachshund and Dad is a Chihuahua). 

We are going to pick her up in Denver in about a week.  We are really excited.  

Only in Wyoming.......

So this morning Joel called me as he was leaving the house.  He told me I had to go and look out side to see what was on our huge rock pile.  I was thinking that maybe a cat or a squirrel got up there, but to my surprise a ferret was sunbathing on the gravel.  I couldn't believe it.  I really wish I knew where my camera charger was so that I could have gotten a picture.  I was debating on going and catching the little guy, because I assumed that he was someone's pet, but Joel told me that there are a lot of wild ferrets around here.  Are you kidding me??????..... Only in Wyoming! 

Sorry I'm a slacker!

So I have to admit that I started this blog, not think that people would really read it. So I was checking tonight and was shocked that I had comments! Thanks to those who left comments, it make me feel loved. Anyway, we have been super busy this last month. First of all at the end of July, we went to Yellowstone with my Bro Billy and his Lovey wife Emily. We had a great time there, and discovered many new things we had never seen. If anyone is planning a trip there, make sure you hike to the brink of the upper and the lower falls. It was one of the most amazing things I've seen. Absolutely beautiful! The brink of the lower falls- the picture does it no justice.

We took 4 days for this trip, and got home for about 3 hours and packed up and drove to Bear Lake for a get together with my immediate family. Joel's Grandmother has a cabin right on the lake, so we spend a lot of time there during the summer. It was really fun be able to spend time there with my family. We had such a great time, and made a "Big Grundle" of memories.(yeah, you had to be there).

Our footed jamerz! though very comfy and warm... they do nothing for your figure!

We came home for a week and packed up and headed back for Joel's big big big family reunion. It is the Robbins reunion, so that is his Grandfather and his sibling and all their descendants. So it's big, really big. They have 5 cabins all in a row. Our cabin had over 90 people in it, so it was a little crowded. Lizzie had a hard time camping this time because of the bad weather, but it wasn't too bad. It was a fun time, and Lizzie won one of the raffled quilts, so that is a fun heirloom. Next we came home for 3 days, and Lizzie and I packed up and went to Logan for my family reunion. We went to Hyrum Dam and had a fun time. I stayed a few days with my sister and she had a Lia Sophia party for me. It was a fun time. And now we are home....... trying to get back into the swing of things. Oh also, I started reading the Twilight series the day that Breaking Dawn came out. I was glad that I waited, because the suspense of waiting for the next book was not there. I have finished them, and really liked them, but still want more! Joel is reading Breaking Dawn right now and is really into it. So all you guys out there that think it is just for girls, he'll tell you otherwise! Anyway, We are still working on our yard :( We have decided to do more then we originally planned, so it is taking a lot longer. I have to say that I wish we would have taken people's advice when they said to "buy a house with the yard already done". Really, if you don't have a house yet, take that advice! I beg you! It will save you so much time and money and sanity (which is the most important!) So I love you all, and promise that I will be better at this!

Yard Work

So this week we are going to start prepping our soil for the sod.  We have decided to do it later in the afternoon when the house shades the front yard.  I have to say that I'm not excited at all.  We have put it off as long as we can, but now we really need to get it done.  I guess I'm just focusing on how great it will be once it is done.  Other then that, not much else is going on.  So yeah wish us luck with our yard!

Getting started!

So I have decided to start a blog.... obviously.  I'm not really into this yet, so bare with me.  I will try and keep this updated with thing that me and my cute family are doing.  My sweet little girl, Lizzie, is now one year old.  I can't believe how fast time flies.  I've learned to cherish the small moments, because they are the most special.  A simple smile from her cute face can change your whole day.  Joel is busy with work.  I really appreciate all that he does for our family.  I'm grateful that he works so hard so that I can be a stay-at-home mom.  By the way, being a mom is the best job ever!  I love it!  I am also a Lia Sophia advisor.... that's a jewelry company.   So if anyone is interested in hosting a party.... I have to give myself a plug!   Anyway I hope y'all enjoy our blog!